Santo Domingo.– The Dominican Institute of Meteorology (Indomet) and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) signed a cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening early warning systems, with the aim of anticipating the risks associated with adverse meteorological phenomena and protecting the food security of the country’s most vulnerable populations.
The CEO of Indomet, Gloria Ceballos, explained that the agreement constitutes an important step to promote the exchange, integration, and cross-validation of meteorological data and information, which will allow improving the accuracy of forecasts, reinforcing the capacity for anticipation, and supporting evidence-based decision-making, especially in terms of food security and risk management.
“We are convinced that, working hand in hand, we will achieve concrete results that will positively impact planning, prevention, and response to adverse events,” Ceballos affirmed.
From her side, Gabriela Alvarado, representative of the World Food Programme (WFP) in the Dominican Republic, highlighted that this agreement formalizes a collaboration that has been developed since 2016, and has progressively strengthened, thanks to the results achieved through joint work.
Alvarado pointed out that WFP’s main mandate is to save and change lives, a purpose that materializes through actions aimed at strengthening food security.
The agreement will be in force for four years and will serve as a general framework for the development of specific agreements that will define joint activities, depending on the priorities and available resources of both institutions.
With this strategic alliance, Indomet and WFP reaffirm their commitment to strengthen national capacities against climate risks, through the use of timely and reliable meteorological information, contributing to better decision-making, disaster risk reduction, and the protection of food security in the Dominican Republic.
